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WG08 GXD

2008 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,200 mi
Last recorded185,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GXD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 185,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flanges/joints corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 180,737 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 180,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded (front subframe and suspension arms

Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower head lamp level sensor bracket broken

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to most of the lower boot floor but not excessive

front suspension components have various degree of corrosion not excessive

Fail 9 Dec 2021 174,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength has holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower head lamp level sensor bracket broken

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to most of the lower boot floor but not excessive

front suspension components have various degree of corrosion not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2020 170,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 166,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 160,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 160,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 155,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 151,410 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 151,410 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 146,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 25 May 2016 146,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 29 May 2015 139,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Fail 22 May 2015 139,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 2 May 2014 128,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 128,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 119,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 111,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,316 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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WG08 GXD is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG08 GXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG08 GXD registered?

WG08 GXD is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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